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Effortless Payroll & Benefits
4.5
(1,876)
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Gusto Reviews & Product Details

Gusto Overview
What is Gusto?

One of the most preferred payroll platforms on the web today, Gusto is a great tool for all-around HR management that can handle everything from automatic year-end tax form filing to new-hire form filing, and managing employee benefits. It easily integrates with numerous accounting and business tools, as well as collaboration platforms such as Asana and Autobooks. The platform is well known for its exceptional customer support and delivers great insights and reporting.

Company Gusto
Year founded 2011
Company size 501-1000 employees
Headquarters San Francisco, California, United States
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Gusto Product Details
Capabilities
API
Segment
Small Business
Mid Market
Enterprise
Deployment Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based, Mobile Android, Mobile iPhone
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Languages English
Gusto Features
Automated Payroll Processing
Automatic Updates
Benefits Management
Compliance management
Customizable Pay Stubs
Data Security
Deduction Management
Direct Deposit
Employee Database
Employee Self-Service Portal
Expense Management
Garnishment Management
Integration with Accounting Software
International Payroll
Labor Cost Reporting
Mobile Access
Multi-State Payroll
Multiple Pay Rates
Off-Cycle Payroll
Onboarding
Overtime Calculation
PTO and Leave Tracking
Payroll Deductions
Payroll Reporting
Salary Planning
Tax Filing
Third-party Integrations
Time and Attendance Tracking
Wage Garnishment
Year-End Tax Forms
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Last updated: July 06, 2024
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1,876 Gusto Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 29, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
SM
Shannon M.
Founder
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"User friendly app"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Simple and easy to use. Intuitive. The interface is adorable.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Lack of ability to have groups of employees be paid from different bank accounts.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Quick and easy payroll processing.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 28, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Vanessa R.
Founder
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"User friendly"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto has made it easy to access all of my documents that I would need. Everything is easy to understand.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I really do t have any dislikes about Gusto.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

If I need to show proof of income, Gusto make my paycheck stubs easily accessible.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 28, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AN
Alyssa N.
Founder
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"Simple HR/Payroll solution"
What do you like best about Gusto?

I didn't know the first thing about hiring employees or processing payroll and Gusto made the process so easy. I love that they handle all the tax and reporting things.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

There's almost nothing that I dislike about Gusto. I think I'm probably underutilizing it. There are lots of features I don't use. It's not really a ''dislike".

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

I hire remote employees in different states and Gusto handles not only all of the time tracking and payroll for those employees, but also the state reporting requirements.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 26, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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La Tasha B.
Founder
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"Gusto review"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto has a streamlined process to run payroll. I like the weekly reminders of when payroll should be ran. I like the ease of intergration with state, workmen's compensation, and banking.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

The downside is the time time I have spent on hold

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Onboarding of employees, running payroll.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 25, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
MA
Melissa A.
President
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"Very Intuitive and Easy To Use!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

The app is easy for employees to use for time-tracking, and easy for management to utilize.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Can be confusing, but that's due to user error.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Manages my payroll and taxes.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Dec 18, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
KL
Katrina L.
Founder
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"Gusto Gets the Job Done with Ease"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Onboarding and Support with Gusto is better than all other Payroll Platforms by Far.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Not one thing can I say that I dislike about Gusto

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

The platform is simple, straightforward and easy for the client and firm to use.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 16, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
MF
Melissa F.
Founder
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"Simple and Intuitive Payroll Solutions"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto was easy and efficient to set up for our business. The cost is well below other competitors like ADP.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Nothing, it's been a great payroll system for us and then some!

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

It's incredibly simple and intuitive to set up without having to wait for the involvement of sales people like a lot of other payroll platforms require.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 15, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Catlyn H.
Founder
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"Powerful & Friendly"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto gives me all of the information I need about my compensation in a friendly and easy to use format. I love the warmth of the design and messages I get from Gusto - it reinforces that my employer actually cares about me. Gusto makes it easy to not only see compensation information but also to download documents when needed. The interface is very straightforward - no complicated or confusing menus!

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I have absolutely no complaints about Gusto whatsoever, I love it!

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Gusto provides all of the information I need, instead of burying it in complicated menus with cryptic names. It's simple, straightforward and user-friendly!

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 15, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
MT
Margarita T.
Founder
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"New Business"
What do you like best about Gusto?

You take a leap of faith starting a business, so many unknowns. Your small and want a company that can grow with you and that is Gusto. I can get the service I can afford and add on as my business grows.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I originally thought in this digital age where all customer service is handled via a chat box I knew I wasn't going to like that. I accepted it, However I was able to set up meetings with Gusto and get the personalized service I needed.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

As a business I need to grow my company spend time ramping up my business. My time is valuable and having someone take care of these services are worth every penny.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 15, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
KL
Karri L.
Founder
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"Gusto makes work easy"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto has simplified all the behind the scenes work that every business owner must do to stay compliant - they offer a wide variety of services, including payroll and HR services, to minimize the time and effort from you so you can get back to running your business. Customer support is great - timely and thorough; they respond within 24 hours.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

They are remote so it is not like I can walk down the hallway to get immediate response

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

They process my payroll with ease and clarity - I pay a small fee each month, rather than pay an employee's salary and benefits and worry about making sure that employee is doing it correctly. I also appreciate their HR library and services - they are there when I have a question and need help clarifying HR concerns, and, if needed, they send me applicable legal information and links so I can access the information. They make onboarding simple and quick!

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Dec 14, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
DB
Dane B.
Account Representative
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"Gusto is awesome!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto makes it very easy to to check your time off/request time off see how much sick time you have/ check your gross earnings print out paystubs and that's just a few things you can look up on the app. I definitely recommend the gusto app!!

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Can't say I have a complaint with the app. It's awesome!!

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Have not had any issues with Gusto.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 14, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
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Laura P.
Founder
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"Our GOTO Payroll Provider"
What do you like best about Gusto?

We love how easy it is to run payroll! There are a lot of different options and capabilities so that you have flexibility with how you pay your owners and employees. Implementation is easier than any other site, and it plays so nicely with all of our online accounting systems. Customer support is responsive and easy to access through the software. I have one partner dashboard that allows me to see all my clients and easily manage my team.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I wish the vacation policies were a little more robust. There are a few processes that are only completed at year end, and 1) it's hard to remember how I did them last year and 2) know if the system has changed how to do them since last year. Wish there were some webinars and/or training specifically related to these items so that we can be well prepared this time of the year! Sometimes I get conflicting advice or guidance when contacting support, so I'm never sure if that's the "final answer".

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

It takes a very complex task and makes it as easy as possible. It files our returns without us having to think about them or worse, login to state sites! Offers benefits throughout the country, which is especially needed for 100% remote teams.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 14, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
HM
Heather M.
Founder
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"I Love Gusto! User friendly and simple."
What do you like best about Gusto?

The ease of the website and having all income, time off and W2 information in the same place.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

I don't have any complaints about Gusto.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Consistent pay on the same day at the same time, easily accesible paystubs and income information; easy to requst time off.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 14, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
YC
Yanka C.
Founder
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"Gusto is a great payroll service for US businesses"
What do you like best about Gusto?

I love how it integrates with QBO and has the option to sign up for many of my businesses tax/payroll IDs directly through their website.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

So far, I haven't found any. The Customer Service chat is great whenever I've had a problem.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Gusto offers great, easy payroll service allowing me to handle vacation pay, bonuses, commission, and expense reimbursement.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 14, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
SM
Sandra M.
Founder
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"Gusto, does it all!"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto takes care of our payroll taxes which is a huge plus for me. The support staff is knowledgeable and response time is great.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

We have been using Gusto for 5 years and so far we have not seen any downsides to the service.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Tax matters for payroll and onboarding new hires. Since each state is different Gusto navigates this and takes it off of my plate.

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